From Grassroots to Greenshoots, Ireland’s Robbie Henshaw reminisces about the early stages of his career playing for Buccaneers and Marist College, before Connacht came knocking to kick start his professional career.

Old Belvedere have the opportunity to join City of Armagh in Division 1A next season as they confirmed their place in a promotion playoffs with Highfield and Old Wesley, while Banbridge are headed for a dreaded relegation play-off

The final round of All-Ireland Division 1B is upon us with permutations at the top and bottom of the table. Old Belvedere, Highfield and Buccaneers will be fighting out for a promotion playoff while it’s do or die at the bottom for UCC, Banbridge and Malone.

Eddie O'Sullivan was in upbeat mood after his Buccaneers side lifted the Connacht Rugby Senior Cup with a 15-8 victory over Sligo yesterday afternoon. We spoke to a selection of coaches and players from the teams participating across the three finals at The Sportsgrounds as Galwegians and Sligo's Women's side lifted the Cup and Plate respectively.

Final Whistle will be broadcasting the crunch Buccaneers v Sligo clash in the Connacht Senior Cup on Sunday afternoon (4pm) with a full audio commentary with support from Damien Tansey Solicitors, Sligo.